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 Mold is a major problem in many homes in BC given our damp climate. It is important that you take every step possible to prevent excess moisture in your home so that the landlord does not blame you for causing the mold problem. If you do find mold make sure you document it with pictures, witnesses, and with letters to your landlord in case you should need evidence for a [[Dispute Resolution|dispute resolution hearing]]. You can also call your local health authority for more information about mold. (Look for the number in the blue pages of your local phonebook.) Or look on the [http://www.tenants.bc.ca/main/?mold TRAC Web site] for links to information about mold.
+== Emergency repairs ==
+The [[Residential Tenancy Act]] has special rules for “emergency repairs”. The rules may allow you to do repairs in some circumstances. Emergency repairs are repairs that are made for the purpose of repairing:
+*major leaks in pipes,
+*damaged or blocked water or sewer pipes,
+*electrical systems,
+*in a rental unit, major leaks in the roof, damaged or defective locks, damaged or blocked plumbing fixtures or the primary heating system,
+*in prescribed circumstances, a rental unit, residential property, a manufactured home site or manufactured home park. See Section 33 of the [[Residential Tenancy Act|RTA]].